Fall 2026 Program

Kinokellari’s popular matinée screenings will return on September 23rd. All screenings begin at 4:00 p.m.

Welcome to the movies!

23.9. NOUVELLE VAGUE

France, United States, 2024, K7, 1 hr 45 min
Directed by Richard Linklater

Nouvelle Vague offers a glimpse into the chaotic filming of Jean-Luc Godard’s debut feature, where cigarettes are lit, ideas fly, and there seems to be more filming breaks than finished takes. Yet there’s a sense in the air that something revolutionary is in the making.

Made with a twinkle in the eye, the film is a joyful tribute to the French New Wave.

30.9. NO OTHER CHOICE

South Korea, 2025, K16, 2 hr 19 min
Directed by Park Chan-wook

Man-Soon is a man content with his life, but his world comes crashing down when he is fired from his job at a paper mill. Finding a new job is no easy task. In the end, Man-Soon’s only option is to eliminate all his competitors.

Known for his unconventional cinematic choices, the director’s latest film is a social commentary on the South Korean employment market.

7.10. IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

Iran, France, Luxembourg, 2025, K16, 1 hr 45 min
Directed by Jafar Panahi

A discussion session after the film, in collaboration with the Pori University Center! The discussion session will last 30 minutes.

When a car mechanic recognizes the driver as his former torturer, a cycle of revenge tinged by old traumas begins.

The latest film by Jafar Panahi, known for his deeply humane films, is a masterful work about revenge and justice.

14.10. THE LEFT-HANDED GIRL

Taiwan, United States, 2025, K12, 1 hr 48 min
Directed by Shih-Ching Tsou

A headstrong little girl searches for her place in the world, despite her grandfather’s insistence that being left-handed is a sign of the devil’s work. This warm and insightful film explores family and Taiwanese cultural customs.

Indie film veteran Sean Baker is involved in the film’s production. The film’s young lead, Nina Ye, delivers an exceptional performance.

28.10. ERASERHEAD

United States, 1977, PG-16, 1 hr 29 min
Directed by David Lynch

This classic screening is presented by the Pori University Center.

No one has portrayed the fear of growing older as chillingly as David Lynch. Eraserhead is a black-and-white nightmare world where industrial bleakness, bizarre humor, and inexplicable anxiety go hand in hand.

This horror film rose to cult status immediately upon its release.

4.11. FATHER’S DAY

Finland, 2025, K7, 1 hr 39 min
Directed by Aleksi Salmenperä

A pair of twin girls decide to find out who their father really is. Not even their mother can give them a definite answer. Their search leads the girls to meet Timo, who is recovering from a stroke, and his caregiver, Veiko.

This heartwarming film blends humor and melancholy in a way that turns family relationships upside down, shows how life is full of surprises, and reveals that not everything goes according to plan.

11.11. THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB

Tunisia, France, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, 2025, K12, 1 hr 29 min
Directed by: Kaouther Ben Hania

In the midst of the Gaza conflict, a local emergency hotline receives a call from six-year-old Hind Rajab. A frantic rescue operation begins, and the organization’s staff does everything in their power to get the girl to safety.

This heart-wrenching film uses actual recordings of emergency calls in a documentarian style, bringing the humanitarian crisis shockingly close to the viewer.

18.11. I SWEAR

United Kingdom, 2025, K12, 2 hr 1 min
Directed by Kirk Jones

John, who lives with Tourette syndrome, has his life transformed in 1980s Scotland when, with the encouragement of a friend’s mother, he finds his own voice. He begins to help others understand the syndrome better.

Based on a true story, this film is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that shows even the darker sides of life—and finds humor in them as well.

25.11. FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER

United States, 2025, K7, 1 hr 50 min
Directed by Jim Jarmusch

This triptych film, which explores family relationships and their complexities, weaves three stories together. Through small gestures, awkward silences, and tragicomic encounters, the film conveys the multifaceted nature of family ties.

The film, which won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, gives viewers room to draw their own conclusions. It makes use of Jarmusch’s signature understated humor and insightful observations.

2.12. PRIMAVERA

France, Italy, 2025, K12, 1 hr 50 min
Directed by Damiano Michilietto

Set in 18th-century Venice, this film tells the story of an all-girl orchestra at an orphanage taught by the master Vivaldi. With Vivaldi’s help, the orchestra’s first violinist discovers the joy of music and art. Soon, the young woman must make a decision about her own future.

The director, known for his opera productions, makes his feature film debut with this visually stunning work that brings historic Italy to life.